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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,104.70, 12,565.08 and 5,125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,104.70, 12,565.08 and 5,125.44 is: 7,073.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,104.70 : 12,565.08 = 5,125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,104.70/12,565.08 = 5,125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,104.70x = 12,565.08 × 5,125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,104.70x = 64,401,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,401,563.64/9,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,073.44

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